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Well after a week or something or losing a lot of water, I have FINELY found my leak....
The heater Core. Replacing it is my new problem... I have never done it before and i hear there is a lot of Labour in it... So i would like to do it myself. First question... BEST type of heater core??? (So i don't have to do this f**King job again) What is Involved? I hear the Dash has to come out? All of it or what? Anything i should do before taking the old one off? IE empty the water/coolant out, Do it on a cold motor, outside or where it can drain etc etc Any and all help Is greatly appreciated! IF i can get enough help on here i might take 2moro off and get this out of the way... Thanks Parker
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Replacing the heater core is a b**ch, you'll need to drop the coolant, AC gas and remove the dash (as you know)
Taking out the dash isn't hard. Just remember when you undo the lower 2 outer, 2 inner bolts, several upper screws and the steering column you need to Lift and then pull back (its on like hooks) remove all the connections and take it out! Then theres the outer firewall, 5 bolts holding on the heaterbox, and with the fairmont, theres insulation making the job more fun. Its do able in a day, but do it undercover. Repco cores are ok. and IIRC they're $170ish
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Krytox wrote: Replacing the heater core is a b**ch, you'll need to drop the coolant, AC gas and remove the dash (as you know) arrrr.... AC gas?
Taking out the dash isn't hard. Just remember when you undo the lower 2 outer, 2 inner bolts, several upper screws and the steering column you need to Lift and then pull back (its on like hooks) remove all the connections and take it out! do i have to???
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yup umm unless someone has a speshal trick! you'll also need new heater hoses, getting the originals off may require cutting and well all rubber should be renewed when dealing with 10yo parts. $250 should cover you parts wise. but in all seriousness.... a weekender would be advisable for a first dash removal.
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Krytox wrote: :( gawd...
yup umm unless someone has a speshal trick! you'll also need new heater hoses, getting the originals off may require cutting and well all rubber should be renewed when dealing with 10yo parts. $250 should cover you parts wise. but in all seriousness.... a weekender would be advisable for a first dash removal. I should be able to get Heater core trade price... Hoses... MMm... hadn't thought about it. I was under the car tonight, and The heater hoses on the motor side of the firewall weren't hard, still soft. But yeah i do see a good point to replacing them. At the moment it used two tanks of water in a 35min drive! I need to get it done! How much car know-how would another person need if i got some help??? you reakon. Thanks
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i was sooo close to doing it this arvo/evening....i have no heater at the moment, it was 9 deg today in melbourne (bloody cold!!!).....also my interior windows are constantly fogging up and i have no rear demister!!!
i reeeeally miss my heater!!! but the A/C works.. i think the worst part is going to be getting access to the 10 or so nuts holding the box in place on the firewall
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gogetta wrote: i was sooo close to doing it this arvo/evening....i have no heater at the moment, it was 9 deg today in melbourne (bloody cold!!!).....also my interior windows are constantly fogging up and i have no rear demister!!! Hey mate. I live in the damn hills! I know all about cold! i reeeeally miss my heater!!! but the A/C works.. i think the worst part is going to be getting access to the 10 or so nuts holding the box in place on the firewall 
My window buttons are still working! lol anyway.... WHAT 10 or so Nuts on the firewall????
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Getting the hoses off is the pain no matter how good they feel! but since the heater core is allegedly stuffed you can crush the pipes and simply take em off.
In all seriousness. block off the heater core (join the pipes on the firewall together) see if this fixes your issue.
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Krytox wrote: Getting the hoses off is the pain no matter how good they feel! but since the heater core is allegedly stuffed you can crush the pipes and simply take em off. If i can get to/find them I might if i feel that this is gonna be way to big for me, join the pipes together for the mean time.
In all seriousness. block off the heater core (join the pipes on the firewall together) see if this fixes your issue. cheers
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Damn, I'm hoping to attempt my first dash removal in the next few weeks, and this isn't sounding promising
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Private9 wrote: Damn, I'm hoping to attempt my first dash removal in the next few weeks, and this isn't sounding promising Tell me about it man... I shopuld still be able to get to pick up that rear light by the way.... If i don't do this 2moro or make plans to get it done the next day I "Might" have to get that light another time.
I will keep you posted. Parker
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